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Climate Consultant

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Climate Consultant is a software tool for helping architects, builders, contractor, homeowners, and students to understand their local climate.

Climate Science Special Report 4th National Climate Assessment Vol 1

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Report assessing the science of climate change with a focus on the U.S.

Builder's Guide to Cold Climates

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Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.

The Importance of Windows in Hot Climates

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Article from Green Building Advisor on the importance of window selection in hot climates, with an emphasis on window glazing.

IECC climate zone map

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Climate Change Indicators in the United States

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Website providing data indicating climate change.

1 Building Science for Dry Climates - Introduction

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving a building science introduction for homes in hot climate zones. Part 1 of 7.

U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit Case Studies

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Website providing guidance for people to find and use tools, information, and subject matter expertise to build climate resilience.

Building Science for Dry Climates 3 - Combustion Safety

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically combustion safety and combustion appliance zones. Part 3 of 7.

Building Science for Dry Climates 6 - Mechanical Ventilation

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically mechanical ventilation for air flow. Part 6 of 7.

Vented and Sealed Attics in Hot Climates, RR-0981

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Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.

Building Science for Dry Climates 7 - Duct Testing and Leakage

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically duct testing and leakage calculations. Part 7 of 7.

Building Science for Dry Climates 4 - Pressure and Air Flow

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically pressure, air flow, and air leakage. Part 4 of 7.

Building Science for Dry Climates 2 Weatherization, Safety, Quality Control

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically weatherization, safety, and quality control measures. Part 2 of 7.

Building Science for Dry Climates 5 - Building Shell, Air Sealing, & Attics

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically building envelope, air sealing, and attics. Part 5 of 7.

New Maps of Annual Average Temperature and Precipitation from the U.S. Climate Normals

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Webpage presenting updated maps for annual average temperature and precipitation in the contiguous U.S.

Fourth National Climate Assessment, Vol 2: Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States

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Report analyzing the effect of global climate change on national interests, and providing climate predictions.

Extreme Weather and Climate Vulnerabilities of the Electric Grid: A Summary of Environmental Sensitivity Quantification Methods

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Technical report detailing the vulnerabilities of the U.S. electric grid to weather-related failures.

How to Build Small Affordable Houses That Use 30% Less Total Energy in the Mixed-Humid Climate

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A report describing how to build a high-performance affordable house to achieve 30% whole house energy savings in the mixed-humid climate region.

The number of days per year that the temperature exceeds 90°F is expected to increase throughout the contiguous U.S. when comparing mid-century (2036-2065) to near-present (1976-2005)

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How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 2

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 2 of 2.

How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 1

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 1 of 2.

Annual average temperatures have increased across North America when comparing the present day to the first half of the last century, and are projected to increase for mid-century and end-of-century relative to the near-present

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Climate Consultant

Climate Science Special Report 4th National Climate Assessment Vol 1

Builder's Guide to Cold Climates

The Importance of Windows in Hot Climates

IECC climate zone map

Climate Change Indicators in the United States

1 Building Science for Dry Climates - Introduction

U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit Case Studies

Building Science for Dry Climates 3 - Combustion Safety

Building Science for Dry Climates 6 - Mechanical Ventilation

Vented and Sealed Attics in Hot Climates, RR-0981

Building Science for Dry Climates 7 - Duct Testing and Leakage

Building Science for Dry Climates 4 - Pressure and Air Flow

Building Science for Dry Climates 2 Weatherization, Safety, Quality Control

Building Science for Dry Climates 5 - Building Shell, Air Sealing, & Attics

New Maps of Annual Average Temperature and Precipitation from the U.S. Climate Normals

Fourth National Climate Assessment, Vol 2: Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States

Extreme Weather and Climate Vulnerabilities of the Electric Grid: A Summary of Environmental Sensitivity Quantification Methods

How to Build Small Affordable Houses That Use 30% Less Total Energy in the Mixed-Humid Climate

The number of days per year that the temperature exceeds 90°F is expected to increase throughout the contiguous U.S. when comparing mid-century (2036-2065) to near-present (1976-2005)

How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 2

How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 1

Annual average temperatures have increased across North America when comparing the present day to the first half of the last century, and are projected to increase for mid-century and end-of-century relative to the near-present

The frequency, duration, and intensity of extreme heat events have increased every decade since the 1960s

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Building Alaska's Next Generation Housing

Weather-Related Disasters Increase Over Past 50 Years, Causing More Damage but Fewer Deaths

U.S. Geological Survey

Wildfire Hazard Potential

Excessive Heat Events Guidebook